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Winterfest Smoky Style

January 9, 2015 |

While this post is a little focused at other Nordic breed owners, read on because there is a little something for everyone. Our town – Maggie Valley, NC – will be holding a Winterfest Smoky Style on February 27 through March 1, 2015. We need some help – and the six of us (and Hu-dad)…

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Basking in the Cold

January 8, 2015 |

Now where would you find rough and tumble sled dogs basking in the cold weather? We have no idea, but we sure know where we were.

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Kitchen Inspector

January 7, 2015 |

Every good food establishment has a kitchen inspector who makes sure things are being properly operated. We have plenty of food tasters among The Herd, but only one inspector is super serious about her job – Queen Natasha the Evil. In fairness, Queen Natasha regularly inspects the entire house and is quick to voice her…

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Q is in my space

Training a Q-Tip

January 6, 2015 |

In answering a reader question, today we are training a Q-Tip – that is, Qannik. It’s never easy.

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Squeezing In a Walk

January 5, 2015 |

We had a beautiful break in the weather Sunday and Hu-dad suggested squeezing in a walk. We haven’t had any measurable snow in weeks (very strange for this time of year), but we have certainly received lots and lots of rain. Walks around our house are on dirt roads, which mean mud roads right now.…

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Sandwich Thief

January 4, 2015 |

Could a sweet Miss Cheesewhiz, recovering from TPLO surgery, possibly climb onto a counter and be a guilty sandwich thief?

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Breakfast in Bed

January 3, 2015 |

Yesterday, Typhoon scored breakfast in bed. Quite the feat since he was already outside for his morning bathroom before breakfast was served. A little set-up to understand the story. Inside the bedroom are six crates – one for each member of The Herd. Sometimes the crate doors are open, sometimes the doors are closed, but…

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New Year, New Knees, New Holes

January 2, 2015 |

We haven’t given an update in a few weeks on our two TPLO Surgery patients because they just keep getting stronger. They are enjoying off-leash time in the yard and interaction (but not wrestling) with their siblings. And, of course, they are enjoying time just being dogs – which means new knees are producing new…

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Happy New Year 2015

January 1, 2015 |

Happy New Year! We wish all of you a very happy, prosperous, and rewarding 2015. As has become our New Year’s Day tradition, we thought we would share with you some facts about the website. Hu-dad is notoriously one of those geeky, statistical people, but we promise to try and make it interesting. If you…

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Tempting Typhoon

December 31, 2014 |

We all have our temptations, but tempting Typhoon might just be the easiest thing in the world. The slightest opportunity and mischief can begin.

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The Queen

December 30, 2014 |

Relaxing on the couch during movie night, the Hu-dad was watching The Queen – Queen Natasha the Evil – in her usual mode. She is this extremely self-confident canine who just knows the world bows to her.

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Back From Vacation Inspection

December 29, 2014 |

When you return to the house after a few days away, it is important to conduct a back from vacation inspection just to make sure that everything is as you left it. Fortunately for the Hu-dad, we have things well under control with Miss Kiska’s thoroughness (room by room).

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